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28/05/2026

The heat may be upon us, but it doesn’t get any cooler than this top 5 from . They’ve chosen a delectable selection of horror features for you to feast your eyes on. We have fathers putting their families in danger, incremental weather, a murderous descent into madness, hotels built on gateways to hell and everyone’s favourite October slasher with that epic piano theme! Yet one question remains; which of these ghastly tales is your favourite?

The Beyond (1981), Dir. Lucio Fulci
Halloween (1978), Dir. John Carpenter
The Fog (1980), Dir. John Carpenter
Sinister (2012), Dir. Scott Derrickson
The Shining (1980), Dir. Stanley Kubrick

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My first horror film festival is coming to Nottingham 26-27 September. Drop and a follow for details!

Be sure to like, subscribe and follow all things Graeae Horror for independent reviews of horror features and shorts, film festival coverage, interviews, collaborations with incredible members of the horror community, and so much more!

27/05/2026

I'm delighted to share a snippet of my interview with Jason Sheedy and Joshua David Matthews of Heebie Jeebies Pictures. We discuss their latest horror shorts Playback, Madam and Dagnabbit!, their influences as creatives, and we discover how near impossible it is to discuss short films that are just going into festival submissions! I'd like to thank Jason and Joshua for taking the time to meet with me. You can check out the full interview below.

https://youtu.be/Rcu2CkAT_AQ

Heebie Jeebies Pictures have a great selection of films readily available. Drop them a follow to check out distribution and keep up to date on where Madam, Playback and Dagnabbit! will be screening next. You can watch their films It Draws Closer and To Hell With You on Alter via YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUGs_q0U-V8
https://youtu.be/p1T0VqoiVrg?si=TQe46_WyHEtkPN-i

Are you a filmmaker, producer, actor or horror author with a project ready for independent review? Perhaps you’d like to discuss more about your work? Drop me a message or email [email protected].

Also be sure to check out my first horror film festival 26-27 September 2026 in Nottingham, UK, as part of . Submissions close 1 July. Event tickets available now; film fest tickets TBA.

22/05/2026

When people think horror events, they usually think queues, autographs and photo ops.

And yes… we’ve got those too 👀

But SLO was always meant to feel like more than that.

Across the weekend there’ll be panels, games, workshops, interactive experiences, indie creators, wellbeing spaces and plenty of strange little corners to explore.

We’re building something calmer, more immersive and community-focused.

Basically: horror convention energy without feeling like you’ve survived a boss battle by lunchtime 🖤

🎟️ Tickets available now - www.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk

22/05/2026

Today we celebrate the darker side of the horror genre with a top 5 to tear your soul apart courtesy of . We have the shape’s bone chilling debut, another worldly lifeforce intent on using humanity as a warm place to hide, zombie outbreaks, voodoo curses, flaying, inhuman experimentation in the name of discovering what lies beyond death, and Ellen Ripley unleashing hell in space!

Halloween (1978), Dir. John Carpenter
The Thing (1982), Dir. John Carpenter
Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979), Dir. Lucio Fulci
Martyrs (2008), Dir. Pascal Laugier
Aliens (1986), Dir. James Cameron

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𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 @𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.𝐜𝐨.𝐮𝐤/

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨’𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰? 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬? 𝐃𝐌 �

21/05/2026

If the storm doesn't get you... they will 🐊

Crawl
Dir. Alexandre Aja
2019

When a huge hurricane hits her hometown in Florida, Haley ignores evacuation orders to look for her father. After finding him badly wounded, both are trapped by the flood. With virtually no time to escape the storm, they discover that rising water levels are the least of their problems.

Snow Blinded (2022)Dir. Brian LockyerAvailable on Amazon Prime and Amazon VideoShawn and Manny are spending the weekend ...
21/05/2026

Snow Blinded (2022)
Dir. Brian Lockyer
Available on Amazon Prime and Amazon Video

Shawn and Manny are spending the weekend at Shawn's family cabin. However, as the past and present begin to overlap, Shawn descends into horrific madness.

This is a wonderfully unique independent film with well-developed characters and creativity oozing from every pore. Both Michael Masurkevitch and Mandip Brar are excellent; carrying much of the story alone in a vast setting is incredibly difficult yet each capture your attention in a unique way.

It’s off the wall crazy in all the best ways. I loved the unconventional nature of the presentation; we’re given a straightforward story offset with frenetic editing, jarring score and the overwhelming something more sinister is happening. There are few moments where you feel at peace and I could feel this gnawing away at my nerves with each passing scene.

The final act is incredibly visceral. I personally love a film that isn’t afraid to show scenes that push boundaries and the special makeup effects on display certainly filled that criteria. Masurkevitch deserves his pound of flesh; literally!

Snow Bound is the epitome of low budget midnight madness filmmaking. Whilst it won’t be for everyone, fans of mind-bending cinema that challenges the normal conventions of Hollywood genre efforts will find something to revel in.

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Creature of the Pines (2026)Dir. Chris Ruppert, Tyler TransueSub-genre: Found Footage, MockumentarySynopsis: A documenta...
20/05/2026

Creature of the Pines (2026)
Dir. Chris Ruppert, Tyler Transue
Sub-genre: Found Footage, Mockumentary

Synopsis: A documentary investigation into Pine Hollow disappearances reveals a presence lurking deep within the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

As an avid fan of found footage and mockumentary horror films, you know I jumped at the chance to review Creature of the Pines. We start as a mockumentary the disappearance of two sets of hikers. Then it flips into found footage and we’re thrown into tapes discovered on the campsite of the very same documentary crew responsible for the first two acts of the feature. This is where I found my interest peaked.

We have some very well executed sound design featuring haunting mimics of human voices by unknown creatures lurking in the woods. The use of go-pro cameras in trees and inside tents also provides some exciting angles of events as they unfold.

The scares are there but lurk within the final act. This isn’t a slow burn feature as there’s plenty to keep you entertained, yet I found the payoff effective. The camerawork and editing on display leaned itself perfectly to these sub-genres, allowing the filmmakers to take some risks that creatively may not have been possible in a limited budget. Slow reveals of the creature early on also help to build tension.

This will be one for the found footage fans with an insatiable thirst for true crime and unexplained phenomena.

20/05/2026

A performer who doesn’t just play characters… she becomes them.

We’re beyond excited to welcome Luisa Guerreiro to Strange Little Obsessions 2026.

From creature performance and motion capture to stage, screen and award-winning physical theatre, Luisa has brought unforgettable characters to life across some incredible productions including:

🎬 The Toxic Avenger
🧙 The Witcher
✨ Wicked
🐉 Baldur's Gate 3
🍎 Disney’s Snow White

Whether through prosthetics, puppetry, performance capture or pure physical storytelling, Luisa’s work lives in that beautiful space where performance meets transformation.

Meet Luisa across both days for autographs, selfies, stories from behind the scenes, and a rare chance to hear what it really takes to become the monster…

📍 Crowne Plaza Nottingham
📅 26–27 September 2026

Tickets available now at strangelittleobsessions.co.uk 🖤

20/05/2026

Breeders
Dir. Suri Grenell

Screened for as part of their body horror shorts selection, Breeders is an all out assault on the senses providing all the joy of 80's splatter features neatly wrapped in a modern setting with cautionary themes. Everything about this is a delight, from the striking colour palette, the creepy practical effects, our entrancing score and the solid cast performances. The vision from director Suri Grenell is clear and my goodness if this isn't a filmmaker to have on your radar then you're truly missing out! Breeders is currently on the film festival circuit but keep it on your watchlist as no doubt it'll be coming to Earth real soon.

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No One Will Hear Your Scream (2025)Dir. Mariano CattaneoAvailable to purchase on DVD and Blu RayDigital release on iTune...
19/05/2026

No One Will Hear Your Scream (2025)
Dir. Mariano Cattaneo
Available to purchase on DVD and Blu Ray
Digital release on iTunes, Fandango, Amazon, Tubi, Hoopla and Plex

Synopsis: While an entire country is focused on the 1990 World Cup in Italy, someone takes advantage of Argentina’s matches to commit brutal murders.

From the outset the worldbuilding for No One Will Hear Your Scream is meticulous. Between footage of the 1990 World Cup, audible bites of commentary and the playful mix of a synth and classic rock soundtrack, I was transported back to a simpler time; although I have to admit, it’s not the case for some of our characters…

From the opening kill we have some fun plot choices. Our intended first victim puts up a hell of a fight yet is keen to show their priorities lie in finding out if their beloved Argentina can secure a win, shooting glimpses at the TV set during the onslaught. As a sports fan, this had me chuckling as I’d likely do the same if my beloved team were moments from victory!

The casting here is on point, with characters that are equal parts relatable and enjoyable to watch. Whilst the plot doesn’t necessarily redefine the genre, it’s clear Director Mariano Cattaneo has created a passion project packed full of love for slasher movies we all adore in the genre. There’s also a tinge of Giallo soul here too, with some stylish artistic flair on display. It’s a true homage to filmmakers of the era and I feel Millennials will bask in the glory of the nostalgia this feature provides.

This is the second Argentinian horror I’ve seen in recent months and have to say they’re a market to keep your eye on! If you’re a fan of true independent filmmaking, films with a nostalgic edge and great character development, be sure to add No One Will Hear Your Scream to your watchlist.

I’d like to thank .creative.mkt and for the opportunity to review.

19/05/2026

So excited to speak with the team behind who've produced some of my favourite genre short films recently. Keep your eyes peeled for this one 👀

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